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Tue, October 3, 2023 | 16:56

From NewJeans to NCT DREAM, K-pop megastars gear up for July comebacks

From NewJeans to NCT DREAM, K-pop megastars gear up for July comebacks

July is going to be the biggest month of the year for ardent K-pop fans worldwide, with a legion of high-profile stars gearing up for their comebacks. Among the dazzling stars on the roster are NewJeans, EXO, and NCT DREAM.

Dong Sun-hwa | 2023-06-22 08:12

LE SSERAFIM drops new remix in collaboration with Bibi

LE SSERAFIM drops new remix in collaboration with Bibi

K-pop girl group LE SSERAFIM unveiled its latest collaboration with singer Bibi. On Monday, LE SSERAFIM released an instrumental remix of the hit song “Eve, Psyche & the Bluebeard's Wife” from its first album on social media.

2023-06-21 15:33

Le Sserafim to drop 2nd Japanese single in August

Le Sserafim to drop 2nd Japanese single in August

K-pop girl group Le Sserafim will roll out its second Japanese-language single on Aug. 23, the band's agency said Tuesday.

2023-06-20 15:44

Major K-pop labels to debut new groups this year

Major K-pop labels to debut new groups this year

Competition in the music industry is going to heat up this year with the debuts of rookie groups created by major K-pop companies.

Dong Sun-hwa | 2023-06-20 15:05

[TREND REPORT] What's that dress worn by Winter, Sakura and Shuhua?

TREND REPORTWhat's that dress worn by Winter, Sakura and Shuhua?

A plethora of girl groups are each vying for the spotlight in the glamorous and increasingly competitive world of K-pop, to the point where some have described it as an all-out war. Unlike girl groups in the past who cut an innocent figure with songs about falling in love, more recent bands have become strong and proactive go-getters.

Lee Min-young | 2023-06-19 16:54

EXO and SM contract dispute ends in amicable settlement

EXO and SM contract dispute ends in amicable settlement

The three members of K-pop boy group EXO - Chen, Baekhyun and Xiumin - and their management company, SM Entertainment, have reached a mutually amicable settlement concerning the trio's exclusive contracts. All three have decided to maintain their contractual relationships.

Dong Sun-hwa | 2023-06-19 16:49

NewJeans to drop new album next month

NewJeans to drop new album next month

K-pop girl group NewJeans will return after six months with its second EP, "Get Up," next month, the group's management agency said Monday.

2023-06-19 15:16

BTS' 10th anniv. fireworks show captures 1.53 mil. livestream viewers worldwide

BTS' 10th anniv. fireworks show captures 1.53 mil. livestream viewers worldwide

Approximately 1.53 million people around the world tuned in to watch a fireworks show livestreamed from Seoul on Saturday to commemorate K-pop superstar BTS' 10th anniversary, according to the group's agency.

2023-06-19 11:42

Purple hues of fervent fandom: BTS 10th Anniversary Festa captivates fans

Girl group ITZY to drop new album next month

Girl group ITZY to drop new album next month

K-pop girl group ITZY will put out a new EP, titled "Kill My Doubt," on July 31, the group's agency said Monday.

2023-06-19 10:35

HYBE's first Japanese boy band &TEAM seeks to expand presence in Korea and beyond

HYBE's first Japanese boy band &TEAM seeks to expand presence in Korea and beyond

&TEAM, the first Japanese boy group created by K-pop powerhouse HYBE, has ascended to meteoric stardom in Japan shortly after its debut last year, dominating multiple local music charts including Oricon.

Dong Sun-hwa | 2023-06-19 08:26

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